The State Department has removed a line from its fact sheet stating that it does not “support Taiwan independence,” although a spokesperson claimed that the departments official stance on Taiwan has not changed. Is this the start of greater support for Taiwan? What do you think?

From Fox News. President Donald Trump’s State Department angered Chinese officials last week after deleting a key phrase declaring U.S. opposition to Taiwan’s independence.

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The State Department’s fact sheet on U.S. relations with Taiwan had previously stated “we do not support Taiwan independence,” but the phrase was removed on Thursday and continues to be absent. Chinese officials called on the U.S. to “immediately correct its wrongdoing,” on Sunday …

The State Department noted in a statement to NBC News that the U.S. stance on Taiwanese independence has not changed.

“The United States is committed to preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” a spokesperson told the outlet Sunday. …

The U.S. has long held a delicate stance regarding Taiwan and its relation to the Chinese mainland. It has for decades followed the “One China” policy, in which the U.S. recognizes Beijing as the sole government of China, and acknowledges but does not affirm Beijing’s claim to control over Taiwan. …

What do you think of this change to the State Department’s messaging? Share your thoughts and prayers below.

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